‘Best Coffee City’ in America Is No Longer New York; Replaced by This Surprising Locale

Florida city outranks Seattle as coffee capital, according to new study

Portland came in second place and Seattle came in fifth in WalletHub's latest ranking of the best coffee cities in the U.S.

‘Best coffee city’ in America is no longer New York; replaced by this surprising locale

Orlando, Florida was named the best US city for coffee lovers in a new WalletHub study, while NYC fell to a disappointing 44th place.

Orlando Knocks Portland Out of Top Spot in New Coffee City Rankings

Orlando has overtaken Portland as the nation's top city for coffee lovers in a new WalletHub ranking that favors affordable, Wi-Fi-friendly shops over trendy cafes.

Coffee lovers have a new No. 1 city and it’s not Portland or Seattle

The country's best city for coffee lovers is not Seattle, Portland or even New York, according to a new report.Best known for its area theme parks, Or...

Coffee lovers have a new No. 1 city and it's not Portland or Seattle

Orlando tops the list of best coffee cities in the US, beating Portland and Seattle, according to a WalletHub analysis. Miami and Long Beach round out the top five.

Best Coffee Cities in America in 2026

Coffee first became popular in the U.S. after the Boston Tea Party, when the switch was seen as patriotic. And since Starbucks debuted in 1971, the drink is now accessible almost anywhere you go. A recent survey by the National Coffee Association found that 66% of Americans drink coffee daily. Some local coffee scenes are stronger than others, though. To determine the best among them, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 12 key indic…